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The Saints and free agent Drew Brees will meet at the NFL Combine to discuss a short-term deal.

This year's Combine will be held February 27 until March 5, so it's just under a week away. Per NFL Network's Rapoport, the expectation is Brees will not try to "break the bank" by looking to become the NFL's highest-paid quarterback, which he conceivably could do. Instead, Brees is expected to seek $20-25 million annually, less than Jimmy Garoppolo's $27.5 million per year from the 49ers.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport went as far as to say Luck's shoulder is "fine," and that the problems now involve "parts around Luck's shoulder," which to us just confirms Luck's throwing arm remains problematic. It's worth remembering that at this time last year the Colts were promising Luck would be ready for Week 1, and even activated him from the PUP list last September, giving off the impression he'd at last play at some point in the first six games. He wound up never playing a snap.

Broncos QB Chad Kelly has been working out with former Giants QB Phil Simms in advance of his first NFL season.

Last year's Mr. Irrelevant, Kelly missed his rookie season with wrist and knee injuries. He was declared fully health following the year. A favorite of Rookie Scouting Portfolio's Matt Waldman coming out of Ole Miss, Kelly showed NFL-caliber tools in college but struggled with off-field issues and health. As Trevor Siemian is limited and Paxton Lynch continues to look like a bust, Kelly is arguable the most talented quaterback in Denver's current roster. Kelly is the nephew and godson of Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly.

Hurst started all 16 games for the first time in his career last season, but he graded out as one of the worst guards in the league. With Alex Lewis and Marshal Yanda returning from injury, Baltimore can move on from him. The Ravens are also expected to let Ryan Jensen test free agency.

Jeffery is out at least six months after rotator cuff surgery. He'll likely spend all of training camp and the preseason on the active/PUP list, but most signs point to him being back for the start of the season. The missed time could be a concern given Jeffery's history of conditioning issues and setbacks. The Eagles are counting on Jeffery to stay healthy after signing him to a four-year, $52 million extension.

Branch is coming off a down year, playing in just 12 games (six starts) and sitting out the postseason as a healthy scratch. He's owed a $1 million roster bonus on the first day of the new league year and likely won't be brought back. The Patriots can save $3.5 million from releasing Branch.

The Cincinnati Enquirer believes the Bengals would only want Eifert back on an incentives based one-year contract. Eifert is recovering from multiple surgeries, but he's only 27 and was a Pro Bowler as recently as 2015. He could get a better than expected deal this offseason if he proves he's healthy.

The Cincinnati Enquirer expects the Bengals to upgrade on TE Tyler Kroft.

Kroft set career highs in place of Tyler Eifert last year, but his production was more volume based than a true breakout. The Bengals run a tight end heavy scheme and may look to push Kroft back into a No. 2 role. Jimmy Graham, Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Trey Burton are the top free agents available this offseason.